On Jun 26, 11:22 am, bornfree <
[email protected]> wrote:
> In other words, I want a "lightweight" lock which will withstand theft
> attempts.
>
> Thanks!
perhaps the ratio should be simply weight to strengh, but weight to
possibly awkward to break.
I'm in Belgium, here, most bikes seem to come with a lock that sits
just under the seat. I'm sure someone here must be familiar with it.
When you want to lock-up, you turn the key slightly and push down a
knob/lever. A curved bar comes out one end and into the other between
the spokes (spelling?) of the wheel. When the lever is fully down, the
key is released (can't get it out otherwise). On return, insert key,
turn slightly and the lever pops up again releasing the back wheel.
Because the key is 'stuck' untill next use, you never have to
'remember' to bring it, which is also handy because you can attach the
key for another cable lock.
Only problem being, I've never tried to smash one of these rear seat
locks so I've no idea how good they really are.